Terms & Conditions

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Classes will be conducted in Afrikaans or English, depending on the majority language of the students in the class however dance terms are mostly in English or French.

1. A  yearly non-refundable enrolment fee of R350.00 is payable for each dancer/student enrolled. Enrolment fees are payable on the day of enrolment and strictly prior to a student’s first class. 
  
2. After corresponding with us via email and registering, parents are responsible for all payments of the student’s account and must acquaint him/herself with the Terms and Conditions and General Rules prior to sending the student for his/her first class. 

3. Classes will be 30 minutes in length or some acrobatic classes are 40 minutes and will be held once per week per style. If the student takes up more than one dance style, 30 minutes will be added to the weekly exercise program. No classes will be scheduled on public holidays, during school holidays, during the Stage Quest Festival, or during IDF dance exams.  

4. Dance fees are calculated on a term-basis (10 weeks) or monthly and are payable in advance on or before the 5th of the first month of the term / month. “Term” refers to the government school terms (10 week term) as determined by the Department of Education. Under no circumstances will any fees be refundable and no credit will be given to students who are absent from class. 
One month notice period must be given in order for classes to be cancelled. No classes may be cancelled for the following year after September.

In the event where the class fees are not paid before or on the 5th of the first month of the term or monthly, an e-mail will be sent as a reminder to pay the invoiced bill on a postponed date. When the person responsible for paying the bill, haven’t settled the account on the given date a 5% interest will be added to account and the student will no longer be allowed to attend class. The account holder will be held responsible for the outstanding fees. 

A Monthly fee can be paid instead of a term fee; note that it will be slightly more expensive due to additional admin involved. If you add the total amount for monthly payments for the entire year, and the total fee for Quarterly payments, monthly fees will be more expensive in the end.    

Prices are subject to change as per the industry standard adjustments. (There will be a yearly increase in fees)

If a student have more than one class in a spesific style (For instance Ballet Senior Exams) these fees will be charged at an additional fee of R200 per term.

5. Class fees 2025:

4 Term payments payable before the 5^th of the first month of the new term:
(First term payment due on 5 January)
R1 500.00 per term 1 style
R1 800.00 per term 2 styles
R2 200.00 per term 3 styles
R2 500.00 per term 4 styles
R2 900.00 per term 5 styles
R3 200.00 per term 6 styles
 
Monthly payments payable before the 5^th of each month (January fee payable on or before 5 January): (Payments Jan – Dec).
R600 x 12 per month 1 style
R720 x 12 per month 2 styles
R800 x 12 per month 3 styles
R880 x 12 per month 4 styles
R1000 x 12 per month 5 styles
R1 200 x 12 per month 6 styles
 
Private lessons: (Competition students)
Lessons must be booked through the office:  Only by receiving of payment, a lesson will be booked (time and date).

R450.00 (Per hour per Novice Solo) and R650.00 (Per hour per Amature or Championships Solo) Amature and Championships Solos require a minimum of 2 classes/hours for choreography. (This includes editing of music, learning of new technique and choreography)
R300.00 (Per hour per student – duet, trio or quartet)
R250.00 (Per students per Studio Solo - group lesson with more than 3 students)
Private lesson required to practise the choreography (NO new choreography or technique) R350.00 for 45 minute lesson. (One lesson only).  This is only to run the current dance more than once during a private lesson.  Corrections will be given during these lessons.
Rent amout for studio hire (Students Practise by themselfs): R200.00 per hour (GDS Student rates)
 
Monthly private lessons can be booked in advanced - R450.00 per lesson of 45 minutes (Minimum of 4 lessons per child). These classes are definately for those students who wants to improve their technique and work on becoming the best.  We work on bodyconditioning, choreography, technique, performance etc in these sessions.  We also advice on costume, hair style and make up for the specific style of dancing, have a full dress rehearsal in studio before a competition and send video recordings to parents. A training plan will be worked out to suit the student, in order for all dances/styles to be practiced during these lessons.  (NO PARENTS ALLOWED DURING ANY PRIVATE LESSONS)

6. All payments regarding class fees have to be done by means of direct deposit (EFT) to the following Bank Account: 

GAUTENG DANCE STUDIOS
Standard Bank
BRANCH CODE : 012645
CHEQUE ACC : 410 285 218
REF : ACCOUNT NUMBER (169.....) This is the number that you have received after registering your child.  PLEASE USE THE 169 NUMBER AS REFERENCE!!!

One months NOTICE has to be given IN ORDER TO CANCEL CLASSES! 
Unfortunately, notice for last term should already be given end of July to cancel classes FOR THE FOLLOWING YEAR.

7. Class fees do not include exam, competition registration-and-entry fees or choreography fees or costume fees. GDS class fees are strictly payable in advance. Meaning you need to pay before a class is conducted. If you do not obey by this, classes will be cancelled and you will still be liable for outstanding class fees. 

8. Gauteng Dance Studios (neither the owner or the teachers imployed by Gauteng Dance Studios) do not accept responsibility, direct or indirect, and will not be held liable for any accident or death, injuries, illness, damage and/or losses suffered by you and/or the student during dance lessons, rehearsals, performances, functions, outings and tours. You hereby agree to indemnify and not hold Gauteng Dance Studios and its employees responsible, in the event of any such occurrences. 

9. Gauteng Dance Studios will not be responsible for students outside of class times. 

10. All students, teachers and parents will adhere to the studio “General Rules” for their own safety and out of respect for others and the premises used. 

11. Any contact with Gauteng Dance Studios principal (Isabel Stapelberg) should only be done between 9am and 11am, Monday's to Thursday's. (083 291 1212)

PLEASE DO NOT WHATSAPP OR PHONE ANY GDS TEACHER AFTER HOURS OR OVER WEEKENDS!  

12. All Costumes rented from Gauteng Dance Studios must be returned in good condition after each performance. 

13. Gauteng Dance Studios takes photos or videos during - production, class and rehearsals, which we can use for publicity and advertising. 

14. GDS class times change each year after the 2nd Term.  We make changes to our schedule in order to make it possible for each child to dance in a group performance in the Novice or Amateur section at the Stage Quest Festival.

General Rules:

1. Gauteng Dance Studios will hold within its sole discretion the final say as to the suitability of a student to be entered for examinations, competitions and/or shows/concerts.

We may, at its sole and exclusive discretion, withdraw or hold back from any such specified events, any student that in the opinion of Gauteng Dance Studios, appears to be inadequately prepared due to poor attendance and/or performance. 

2. Dancing is a disciplined art form and requires a serious approach. Being punctual is deemed being part of this discipline. Therefore, should a student arrive more than 10 minutes late for any scheduled class, he/she will not be allowed to participate in the class for the remaining duration thereof.   

3. All school bags/ tog bags/ shoes/ clothes are to be left outside the studios. 

4. No eating or drinking during class times, please ensure that your child has water or fruit juice available after classes. 

5. No interruptions during any class. All administration matters can be discussed by sending an email to office@dancestudio.co.za

6. All cell phones to be switched to the silent mode during class! 

7. Choreography of solo/duet/trio routines:  See Fees above

Under no circumstances, may the choreography of the routine be changed by either the dancer, parent or guardian. If this matter occurs, the student will no longer be allowed to enter under the studios name. 

Any dance choreographed by a Gauteng Dance Studio teacher is property of GDS. None of these dances is allowed to be performed unless the choreography piece is entered under Gauteng Dance Studios' name.  Under no circumstances can a dancer perform a GDS choreography at any event if the student is no longer part of GDS.
 
Only with special request will a dancer be allowed to use the choreography for example at a school cultural festival. 
 
Any music edited by a teacher of Gauteng dance studio, the teacher, has ownership of the edited music and choreography used.

8. In the case where an outside choreographer is used, the parent of the student is responsible for the account of the outside choreographer. If a parent wants to make use of an outside choreographer, they first need to speak to the owner of Gauteng Dance Studios/Head teacher to get permission to do so.

Please note that GDS will make use of outside Choreographers at times for certain classes, who will ask an additional fee which is payable by the relevant account holder. 

9. In the case where the student has been absent from class 4 times or more per term, the trainer/coach/teacher will have the final say whether the student be part of an exam, competition, festival or the annual show.

10. Students must please vacate the studio as soon as classes end, to accommodate the next class. 

11. No student may remain on the premises for longer than 15 minutes after a class has ended. Parents must please arrange with the relevant preschool, after-care or lift clubs to collect them. 

12.  In the case where there is only (1) one student in a class, the class will be cancelled.  No Private Lessons for IDF syllabus work will be conducted. 

13.  All students are obligated to participate yearly in the following events: IDF exams, Stage Quest Festival and the GDS Annual Show. (Compulsary for all students). 

14. No student will be allowed to skip an exam unless otherwise decided by an instructor or sufficient proof is given that such an exam has been completed in the past. Entry fees in respect of above, is payable and will be indicated on the website and in newsletters sent out. No late payments will be accepted and fees are payable directly to the appropriate parties. 

15. It is the parent’s responsibility to let the teacher know about any medical condition that a student might have. If a student uses a medical device, (insulin or asthma pumps) make sure to bring it to class. 

16. It is the parent's responsibility to let all aftercares, au pairs, private aubers know if class times has changed.  Students must only arrive at the studio on the correct times. 

NO spectators ARE ALLOWED TO SIT IN AT ANY OF THE CLASSES. Please abide by this rule for it is only to the benefit of your own child! (Parents may view a class the last class of the month but need to arrange with teacher)
NO spectators ARE ALLOWED to sit in during exams!

No Classes will be conducted during the school holidays (Public School Holidays).  Dates will be stipulated in a Year program.

If, for whatever reason, a student wants to discontinue lessons, 1 (ONE) month written notice needs to be given.  Email can be send to office@dancestudio.co.za

Please remember GDS class fees are payable in advance!

Competition Students:
Beginner students who shows potential in class will be selected to do a studio solo at the Stage Quest Festival.
After competing at the Stage Quest Festival for a year or two with excellent results (winning of section), these students will then be allowed and entered by the teacher to compete in more competitions.  They show potential, is technically ready and has the confidence to be exposed to the competitive world of dance.  
Teachers will contact a parent of a student who shows these qualities.
GDS students’ progress from competing in festivals (local competitions) to international qualification competitions as they grow in their dance. 
When a student is ready (Technically) he/she will be entered by the studio in a final International Competition - to compete overseas. 
Take note:  Teachers is not always available to be at a competition.  Students must be mentally prepared to participate without a teacher being present. 

Uniform Regulations:
Hair has to be tied back neatly. 
Any gym wear can be worn to class, but GDS wear is compulsory for exams. 

During festivals,  students must wear the stipulated costumes, hair accessories, etc. More information regarding this will be sent out via email or on whatsapp groups during the year.   (An non refundable deposit of R500.00 per costume is payable in terms to buy material for these costumes and are payable from end July each year).  The outstanding amount should this exceed R500, on costumes are for the parent’s bill.